Is CVE-2020-14481 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-14481 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-14481 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-14481 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14481?

CVE-2020-14481 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-14481

CWE-261Published: February 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14481 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.